How to Erase Pencil and Crayon Marks

Wax and lead are not impossible to erase from paper, walls or furniture. (Image: Jeffrey Hamilton/Photodisc/Getty Images)

Erasing pencil and crayon marks from surfaces such as paper, wood or painted walls can be done with the right tools. Erasing pencil marks takes different tools than erasing waxy crayon on some surfaces.

Things You'll Need

Dish soap

Washcloth

Shaving cream

Baby wipes

Rubber and art gum erasers

Paintbrush

Disposable cleaning "erasers"

Blow dryer

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Erase Crayon Marks from Walls

Heat the crayon mark with a blow dryer to melt the wax.

Dip a cloth in dishwashing liquid and rub the area using circular motion.

Remove excess soap from the wall with a damp washcloth. Pat dry.

Erase Crayon Marks from Wood and Wood Furniture

Place a generous portion of shaving cream over the crayon markings. Let sit for five minutes.

Wipe the area with baby wipe in a circular motion until the marks are removed.

Wash off any excess shaving cream with a damp washcloth. Pat dry.

Erase Crayon or Pencil from Paper

Use an art gum eraser on crayon marks, working in slow circular motions.